Xillma's gem stall

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Xillma's gem stall is located in Ankh-Morpork, along the southern docks between Ankh Bridge and Misbegot Bridge. She sells different types of jewellery, with birthstones set in them.

Type of jewellery

You can choose between earrings, a bracelet, a pendant or a ring.

Earrings look like this:

This is a lovely set of <material> earrings.  Each contains a finely cut <stone>.  <stone description>

Bracelets look like this:

This is a loose bracelet.  It consists of <material> links and sports a large <stone> on one side.  <stone description> 

Pendants look like this:

This simple but elegant pendant is made out of <material> and has a beautiful <stone> set in it.  <stone description>

Rings look like this:

This is a simple, yet elegant <material> ring with a large <stone> set in it.  <stone description>

Material

The jewellery can be made of copper, bronze, silver or brass, which determines the base price of the item.

Stones

There are various stones available, with varying descriptions. The gem book Xillma sells describes the different birthstones in more detail.

Offle (garnet)

Offle's stone is garnet. The types of garnet you can choose from are:

  • bright orange garnet
  • deep red garnet
  • lime green garnet
  • maroon garnet

They have the description:

The garnet stone stands for creativity or strength.

February (amethyst)

February's stone is amethyst. The types of amethyst you can choose from are:

  • deep purple amethyst
  • lilac amethyst

They have the description:

The purple stone shines softly whenever it catches the light.

March (bloodstone)

March's stone is bloodstone. The types of bloodstone you can choose from are:

  • dark green bloodstone
  • dark red bloodstone

They have the description:

The dark bloodstone appears to radiate a certain occultness.

April (opal)

April's stone is opal. The types of opal you can choose from are:

  • black opal
  • pale red opal
  • white opal
  • yellow opal

They have the description:

The gem itself is well cut and sparkles brightly.

May (chrysoprase)

May's stone is chrysoprase. The types of chrysoprase you can choose from are:

  • chrysoprase

It has the description:

The matte chrysoprace looks quite sophisticated.

June (moonstone)

June's stone is moonstone. The types of moonstone you can choose from are:

  • blue moonstone
  • blue-white moonstone
  • white moonstone

They have the description:

The moonstone has a mysterious aura.

Grune (carnelian)

Grune's stone is carnelian. The types of carnelian you can choose from are:

  • orange brown carnelian
  • orange carnelian
  • red carnelian

They have the description:

The deep colour of the eye-catching carnelian symbolises wisdom.

August (peridot)

August's stone is peridot. The types of peridot you can choose from are:

  • peridot

It has the description:

The bright green stone looks natural and light.

Spune (lapis lazuli)

Spune's stone is lapis lazuli. The types of lapis lazuli you can choose from are:

  • lapis lazuli

It has the description:

The deep blue colour of the gem is soothing to the eye, but the actual stone is cold to the touch.

Sektober (jasper)

Sektober's stone is jasper. The types of jasper you can choose from are:

  • brick red jasper
  • brown jasper

They have the description:

The gem is crudely cut, which makes it vibrate with raw energy.

Ember (topaz)

Ember's stone is topaz. The types of topaz you can choose from are:

  • colourless topaz
  • light blue topaz

They have the description:

The stunning gem looks quite sophisticated.

December (turquoise)

December's stone is turquoise. The types of turquoise you can choose from are:

  • green turquoise
  • sky blue turquoise
  • yellowish grey turquoise

They have the description:

The soothing colour of the smoothly polished gem reminds of the sea.

Ick (agate)

Ick's stone is agate. The types of agate you can choose from are:

  • blue lace agate
  • green moss agate

They have the description:

Multicoloured lines through the smooth agate make the gems look youthful.


Pricing

The base price is determined by the material and jewellery type.

Type Brass Copper Bronze Silver
ring $7 $8 $8 $10
earrings $10 $11 $11 $14
bracelet $12 $13 $14 $17
pendant $13 $15 $16 $19

Each stone adds a specific amount to the price, regardless of the type of jewellery it adorns.

  • $0: dark red bloodstone
  • $1: orange brown carnelian, dark green bloodstone, brown jasper
  • $2: deep purple amethyst, brick red jasper, orange carnelian, lilac amethyst, red carnelian
  • $6: yellowish grey turquoise
  • $7: deep red garnet, maroon garnet
  • $9: sky blue turquoise, light blue topaz, green turquoise
  • $11: colourless topaz, chrysoprase, peridot
  • $12: blue-white moonstone, bright orange garnet, green moss agate, white moonstone, lapis lazuli, yellow opal
  • $13: pale red opal
  • $14: blue lace agate
  • $15: lime green garnet
  • $16: white opal
  • $19: blue moonstone
  • $32: black opal

Total cost is simply the sum of the base price and stone price. For example, a copper pale red opal pendant would cost $15 + $13 = $28.